Silty Meaning
/ˈsɪlti/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjHaving a noticeable amount of silt.
adjResembling or characteristic of silt.
Sentence Examples
The river water was very silty after the heavy rain last night.
Silty soil is composed of fine sand and other tiny particles.
The river water was muddy and silty after the heavy rain.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ soil at the riverbank was very fine and easily washed away.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The river water was ____ and murky after the heavy rainfall upstream.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English silt English -y English silty From silt + -y.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ soil at the riverbank was very fine and easily washed away.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The river water was ____ and murky after the heavy rainfall upstream.